Uncover the hidden stories of women who shaped history during the Cold War era on this engaging Georgetown Historic Walk. Join us for a captivating tour through DC’s picturesque neighborhood!
Uncover the hidden stories of women who shaped history during the Cold War era on this engaging Georgetown Historic Walk. Join us for a captivating tour through DC’s picturesque neighborhood!
- 3327 P St NW - This is the former house of Polly and Frank Wisner, who started the Sunday Night Supper Clubs that would serve as the stage for critical policy making in 1950s - 1970s.
- 1523 34th St NW - The house of the ill-fated Mary Pinchot Meyer. Artist, bohemian, and mistress of JFK, she was brutally murdered on the C&O Canal and her…
- 3327 P St NW - This is the former house of Polly and Frank Wisner, who started the Sunday Night Supper Clubs that would serve as the stage for critical policy making in 1950s - 1970s.
- 1523 34th St NW - The house of the ill-fated Mary Pinchot Meyer. Artist, bohemian, and mistress of JFK, she was brutally murdered on the C&O Canal and her killer remains a mystery to this day.
- 1405 34th St NW - The former residence of Evangeline and Ambassador David Bruce. “Vangie” Bruce was the ultimate Ambassador’s wife, acting as the face of our Embassy’s in the most critical posts during the Cold War.
- Martin’s Tavern - THE watering hole of the era, Martin’s is where JFK proposed to Jackie, where Bob Woodward would go to find the latest story, and where Madeleine Albright still shows up to occasionally.
- 3307 N St NW - The house where John and Jackie Kennedy lived while JFK was a senator.
- 3014 N St NW - The former residence of Pamela and Averelll Harriman. Pamela was knows as the “Greatest Courtesan of the Century” and can also be credited with fundraising Bill Clinton all the way to the Presidency.
- 2900 N St NW - The house of Lorraine Cooper, who was the Grand Dame of Georgetown Society during the Col War Era.
- 2 hours of informative tour on fabulous women
- Tour around DC’s charming neighborhood
- 2 hours of informative tour on fabulous women
- Tour around DC’s charming neighborhood
- Snacks
- Snacks
Starting in 2024, the tour is available on the third Sunday of each month at 2pm.
Discover the stories of influential women as you stroll through the charming Georgetown neighborhood in DC!
In the early Cold War period and during the Kennedy administration, Georgetown was the epicenter of Western power. While men were primarily responsible for…
Starting in 2024, the tour is available on the third Sunday of each month at 2pm.
Discover the stories of influential women as you stroll through the charming Georgetown neighborhood in DC!
In the early Cold War period and during the Kennedy administration, Georgetown was the epicenter of Western power. While men were primarily responsible for policy-making, women also played significant roles in shaping history. This tour will introduce you to the intriguing lives of several women who made their mark in a male-dominated world, excelling in politics, journalism, and espionage, all while exploring one of DC’s most scenic areas! The tour lasts approximately two hours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
